The waffle’s story dates back to the Iron Age, when the first iron griddles were used to make pan-cakes. It wasn’t long before someone realized that using two heated iron plates to cook a pancake would speed up the process. These early pan-cakes were savory, flavored with herbs and cheese.
In the 1200s, a craftsman created the idea of forging cooking plates with designs, transferring intricate patterns to the pancakes. These designs ranged from coats of arms and religious symbols to landscapes, but it was the honeycomb pattern that became the precursor to what we now know as the waffle. The honeycomb shape’s ability to hold syrup and honey made it particularly popular among street vendors.
"A waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap."
— Mitch Hedberg
Waffles were introduced to America in 1620 by Pilgrims who brought the cooking technique from Holland. In 1869, Cornelius Swarthout patented the first waffle iron in the United States, and waffles quickly became a breakfast staple. Over time, waffles evolved into iconic treats like waffle cones and ice cream cones.
Recipe: Waffles
Makes: three 10-inch wafflesIngredients:
1¾ cups flour3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 beaten egg yolks
1¾ cups milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 stiffly beaten egg whites
Instructions:
- Sift the dry ingredients together.
- In a separate bowl, combine egg yolks, milk, and vegetable oil.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg whites, leaving a few fluffy bits.
- Preheat the waffle iron.
- Spoon the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
Tasting Notes
These waffles are light, crispy, and slightly fluffy. The addition of whipped egg whites gives them an airy texture that’s perfect for holding your favorite toppings.
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23 comments:
Mmmmm, gorgeous waffles! Yum! :)
Yum! I love waffles and these look amazing!
Hurrah! I'm getting a waffle iron soon and can't wait to try this out.
How I wish I have a waffle machine! Looks so good!
These look really delicious, especially with the whipped cream and strawberries on top. Great job!
you know the only time I order waffles when we eat out is at a fancy hotel or upscale restaurant. why? becuase they are the only ones that have the fresh strawberries--it's the only way I will eat waffles with fresh whipped cream and fresh berries. I can't eat that junk at Ihop at all. so you know I adore what you made.
Yum. Thanks for the fun post about something we love and now we'll have to have for breakfast tomorrow!
your waffles do indeed look perfect, even before the addition of berries and cream--lovely!
Love the historical notes!
Nutella is a dangerous, dangerous substance.
Cute quote about the waffle being a "syrup trap."
Your waffles look light and delicious! I'll have to try folding in whipped egg whites next time.
I love waffles. You can make a bunch and freeze them and then toaster pop them. Brown eyed baker has a recipe for bacon buttermilk waffles that is also amazing.
Happy New Year and here's to a good breakfast with lots of talking, and waiting for that delicious waffle.
These are gorgeous waffles. I've been craving them for a while. I might have to break down and make them!
This waffle looks heavenly. Waffles are one of my favorite brunch/breakfast foods.
Syrup traps are some of my favorite things!
Not much better on a Sunday (or Saturday!) morning than a gorgeous waffles topped with berries. Your photo is so inviting.
I love waffles! Waffles are my fave! I have to try your recipe one of these days..which is SOON! :)
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They look absolutly perfect - wonderful - i wihs i had one right now
I recently acquired a waffle iron and I love it so! I usually make buttermilk waffles but your recipe sounds delicious, I can't wait to try it!
Love the first picture!! These look delicious!
You could gladly take over Waffle House, a staple here in ATL! these loook sooo good and I love them. I hate to admit that I hop has decent ones, but nothing like some homemade ones! :)
Loved this waffle history lesson! I just got a waffle maker as a belated bday present and now I can't wait to try out this recipe.
I love waffles! You've reminded me of the box of pearl sugar that has been sitting in my cabinet since a friend brought it from Belgium a few months ago. Must try to make authentic waffles soon!
This makes me want to buy my own waffle iron! I just discovered your blog and am slowly falling inlove with it - great great job!
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